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Shadow Scizor

#212

bugsteel

1714

CP

2143

CP

Shadow Scizor Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Shadow Scizor can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

HP

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Shadow Scizor level

#

Fast Move

Charged Move

Show:

1–10 of 10

Shadow Scizor Best PvP Movesets

GO Battle League

Full PvP rankings →
The recommended fast and charged moves for Shadow Scizor in each GO Battle League format, from an all-vs-all battle simulation.

Great League

#277 of 1152 · F Tier

Fury Cutter

Multipurpose

Night Slash

Boost Spam

Ultra League

#158 of 849 · C Tier

Fury Cutter

Multipurpose

Night Slash

Boost Spam

Master League

#199 of 409 · D Tier

Night Slash

Boost Spam

Great League (Mega Edition)

#266 of 1208 · F Tier

Fury Cutter

Multipurpose

Night Slash

Boost Spam

Ultra League (Mega Edition)

#150 of 910 · C Tier

Fury Cutter

Multipurpose

Night Slash

Boost Spam

Master League (Mega Edition)

#233 of 470 · D Tier

Night Slash

Boost Spam

Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.

Shadow Scizor PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Shadow Scizor moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Dark type

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Grass type

100% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Shadow Scizor Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Shadow Scizor can learn 2 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Steel- and Bug-type damage. Bullet Punch and Fury Cutter match Shadow Scizor's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

10

Energy

11

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.4s – 1.0s

DPS

10

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

7

Energy

7

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

4

Energy

8

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.2s – 0.5s

DPS

8

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

3

Energy

4

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Bullet Punch

100%62.5%62.5%62.5%100%160%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%62.5%160%

Fury Cutter

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Shadow Scizor Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Shadow Scizor can learn 5 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Normal-, Steel-, Dark-, Grass-, and Bug-type damage. Iron Head and X Scissor match Shadow Scizor's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Gyms & Raids

Power

10

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.0s – 1.8s

DPE

0.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

10

Energy

-70

DPE

0.14

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

60

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 1.8s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Snow

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

85

Energy

-50

DPE

1.7

Archetype

Gyms & Raids

Power

45

Energy

-33

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.1s – 1.8s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Fog

Fog

Trainer Battles

Power

50

Energy

-35

DPE

1.43

Archetype

Effect

12.5% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Gyms & Raids

Power

65

Energy

-50

Duration

2.0s

Damage window

1.2s – 1.9s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Sunny / Clear

Sunny / Clear

Trainer Battles

Power

65

Energy

-45

DPE

1.44

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25%

Gyms & Raids

Power

45

Energy

-33

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.1s – 1.3s

DPE

1.36

Weather boost

Rainy

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

65

Energy

-40

DPE

1.63

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Normal
Fire
Water
Electric
Grass
Ice
Fighting
Poison
Ground
Flying
Psychic
Bug
Rock
Ghost
Dragon
Dark
Steel
Fairy

Frustration

100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%39.1%100%100%62.5%100%

Iron Head

100%62.5%62.5%62.5%100%160%100%100%100%100%100%100%160%100%100%100%62.5%160%

Night Slash

100%100%100%100%100%100%62.5%100%100%100%160%100%100%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%

Trailblaze

100%62.5%160%100%62.5%100%100%62.5%160%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%62.5%100%62.5%100%

X Scissor

100%62.5%100%100%160%100%62.5%62.5%100%62.5%160%100%100%62.5%100%160%62.5%62.5%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Shadow Scizor carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

Stardust75,000Candy75

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Scizor's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Fury Cutter and X Scissor make up Shadow Scizor's best raid moveset, dealing 14.8 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Shadow Scizor for how it holds up as a raid boss.

What is Shadow Scizor's best PvP moveset?

In Ultra League, the recommended moveset is Fury Cutter with Night Slash and Trailblaze. Shadow Scizor's full PvP rankings cover every league.

How many moves can Shadow Scizor learn in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Scizor can learn 2 fast moves and 5 charged moves.

How much does Shadow Scizor's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Shadow Scizor costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.

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